The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh, India, has launched an advanced precision pain therapy aimed at patients suffering from lower back and joint pain. This innovative treatment costs approximately ₹1,000 (around $12 USD) and utilizes a Sodium Fluoride PET-CT scan to accurately pinpoint the source of pain, followed by a targeted steroid injection delivered with robotic assistance. According to Dr. Rajender Kumar, an additional professor in the nuclear medicine department, nearly 84% of patients experience significant pain relief within three months, with no major complications reported. The therapy is especially beneficial for patients who are not candidates for surgery or have not responded to physiotherapy. PGIMER receives between 1,000 to 2,000 back pain patients monthly, and appointments for this new procedure can be scheduled within one to two weeks of referral. The technique is the first of its kind in India and has been supported by clinical evidence published in the European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. The team behind this innovation includes specialists from various departments, emphasizing the collaborative effort in advancing pain management.